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What are the indications for performing a celiac plexus block?

There are three main indications for blockade of the celiac plexus:

What are the indications for performing a celiac plexus block?

 

There are three main indications for blockade of the celiac plexus:

 

·  Pain from upper gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies, as well as nonmalignant pain. This is the most common reason.

 

·  To increase blood flow to the splanchnic vessels for cases such as abdominal angina.

 

·        Dysmotility syndromes, such as with diabetes mellitus or scleroderma, to increase peristalsis in the GI tract.

 

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